Celebrate a rare free evening with a stunning picnic dinner: prosciutto and fresh mozzarella baguette, roasted veggies, guac and pita chips, and balsamic strawberries. A simple, unforgettable summer meal idea for families.
Prep time: 45 min | Cook time: 5 min | Kid-approved
Some evenings just ask for it.
The weather’s perfect. The sky's throwing a warm glow. And somehow—miraculously—you’ve found yourself with a free night, which never happens in the middle of kids’ practices, homework, and the never-ending weeknight hustle.
You don’t waste it.
You grab a blanket, a bottle of something cold, and throw together a quick dinner that tastes like it took all day, but didn’t.
Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella Baguette
Start with a Lidl baguette—crackly crust, soft inside, basically elite.
Slice it down the middle. Remove most of the “meat” of the bread
Layer on pesto, fresh mozzarella, thin prosciutto, a handful of arugula or spinach, and maybe a some roasted red pepper if you’ve got it.
Drizzle of great olive oil, fresh cracked black pepper, and a splash of red wine vinegar. Wrap it in parchment and let it ride.
It’s salty, creamy, crusty, fresh. And it tastes like summer in Italy, even if you're sitting on a blanket in a local park.
Roasted Asparagus & Green Bean Salad
Toss those veggies in olive oil, salt, and chili flakes.
Roast or grill until just tender. Cool it down.
Finish with lemon juice or a quick vinaigrette.
Optional but excellent: toasted almonds or shaved parmesan.
It’s clean, flavorful, and holds up like a champ in a Tupperware.
Guacamole & Pita Chips
No-brainer. No extra charge.
Mash up ripe avocado with lime, salt, and whatever extras you like (red onion, cilantro, jalapeño).
Scoop with crispy pita chips. Snack hard.
Apple Slices + Sharp Cheddar
Sweet and salty.
Classic combo.
Still undefeated.
Balsamic-Drizzled Strawberries
Slice up those organic strawberries and drizzle with your best thick balsamic. Add a pinch of flaky salt.
Let them sit for ten minutes so they get juicy.
Optional flex: fresh basil or cracked black pepper.
Drinks
Sparkling water with lime or mint.
Or iced tea.
Or something a little boozy if the stars align.
That’s It. Simple. Fresh. Soul-Satisfying.
No sports. No rehearsals. No chaos. Just a little unexpected gift from the universe.
Eat outside. Talk long. Laugh. Watch the sky change colors.
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